“The thing about this guy, it reminds me a lot of [Steelers quarterback] Ben Roethlisberger,” Kubiak said. “From a standpoint of even when you get there, he’s hard to tackle.”

Luck has led six game-winning drives this season. The Colts could win the AFC South with wins over the Texans. The two teams will face each other twice in the next three weeks to close out the season.

Because of Luck, the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft, the Colts have hardly had a rebuilding year despite cutting Peyton Manning after last season.

“I can’t say enough how good a quarterback he is and how good a future he has,” Phillips said. “They were 12 points behind Detroit with four minutes left in the game. It wasn’t all passing, it was him scrambling making plays.”

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New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) celebrates after scoring on a touchdown pass from Tom Brady during the second quarter.

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) celebrates after scoring on a touchdown pass from Tom Brady during the second quarter.

Patriots wide receiver Donte' Stallworth (19) dives over the goal line as he is tackled by Houston Texans defensive back Quintin Demps (27) for a touchdown during the second half.

Patriots wide receiver Donte' Stallworth (19) dives over the goal line as he is tackled by Houston Texans defensive back Quintin Demps (27) for a touchdown during the second half.

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Texans outside linebacker Connor Barwin (98) sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of loss to the New England Patriots.

Texans outside linebacker Connor Barwin (98) sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of loss to the New England Patriots.

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Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) forces a fumble by New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead (39) near the goal line during fourth quarter.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) forces a fumble by New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead (39) near the goal line during fourth quarter.

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Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (85) recovers a fumble by running back Danny Woodhead in the end zone for a touchdown as Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) looks on during the fourth quarter.

Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (85) recovers a fumble by running back Danny Woodhead in the end zone for a touchdown as Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) looks on during the fourth quarter.

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Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) reacts after Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (85) recovered a fumble by running back Danny Woodhead in the end zone for a touchdown.

Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) reacts after Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (85) recovered a fumble by running back Danny Woodhead in the end zone for a touchdown.

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Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing sits on the sideline during fourth quarter of loss to the New England Patriots.

Texans inside linebacker Brian Cushing sits on the sideline during fourth quarter of loss to the New England Patriots.

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Texans running back Arian Foster (23) walks off the field following a loss to the New England Patriots.

Texans running back Arian Foster (23) walks off the field following a loss to the New England Patriots.

New England Patriots tight end Michael Hoomanawanui (47) celebrates with Brandon Lloyd as Houston Texans free safety Danieal Manning (38) looks on after Lloyd scored on a touchdown pass during the first quarter. less

New England Patriots tight end Michael Hoomanawanui (47) celebrates with Brandon Lloyd as Houston Texans free safety Danieal Manning (38) looks on after Lloyd scored on a touchdown pass during the first ... more

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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) gets off a pass as Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) applies pressure during the second quarter.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) gets off a pass as Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) applies pressure during the second quarter.

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Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) confers with head coach Gary Kubiak during the second quarter.

Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) confers with head coach Gary Kubiak during the second quarter.

Texans running back Arian Foster (23) runs against the New England Patriots defense during the first quarter.

Texans running back Arian Foster (23) runs against the New England Patriots defense during the first quarter.

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Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson warms up before a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson warms up before a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

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Texans owner Bob McNair, left, waves as he walks of the field with his wife, Janice.

Texans owner Bob McNair, left, waves as he walks of the field with his wife, Janice.

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Houston Texans fans cheer as their team warms up before the game.

Houston Texans fans cheer as their team warms up before the game.

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Texans defensive backs coach Vance Joseph, left, works with cornerback Johnathan Joseph before a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots.

Texans defensive backs coach Vance Joseph, left, works with cornerback Johnathan Joseph before a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots.

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Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus walks along the back of the end zone as rain falls before the Texans game against the New England Patriots in a Monday Night Football game at Gillette Stadium on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. less

Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus walks along the back of the end zone as rain falls before the Texans game against the New England Patriots in a Monday Night Football game at Gillette Stadium on ... more

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Texans general manager Rick Smith watches warm ups before a the game.

Texans general manager Rick Smith watches warm ups before a the game.

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Texans fans bundle up before the a Monday Night Football game at Gillette Stadium.

Texans fans bundle up before the a Monday Night Football game at Gillette Stadium.

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Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith warms up before a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith warms up before a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

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Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson catches a football during warm-ups before a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots.

Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson catches a football during warm-ups before a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots.

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Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt before a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt before a Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.